The idea that eating good food will lead to a good recovery is a novel thought for many, especially considering it's often not discussed leading up to surgery. Listen in to learn how the food you eat now can have a great impact on your recovery and on how quickly your wounds heal - for planned and unplanned surgeries.
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What to Eat for Adrenal Fatigue - Ask a Nutritionist
Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains what people commonly call “adrenal fatigue” and how chronic stress, blood sugar swings, poor sleep, under-eating, and nutrient deficiencies may contribute to ongoing fatigue. Learn how bal ... Show More
17m 19s
Aug 10
Why Headaches and Migraines Keep Coming Back
If headaches or migraines keep disrupting your life, it may be time to look beyond the pain and ask what’s triggering them. Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explore how blood sugar swings, dehydration, stress, sleep, hormones, food sensitivities, and nutri ... Show More
37m 56s
Aug 6
The Best Supplements for Better Sleep - Ask a Nutritionist
What supplements actually help you sleep? Registered dietitian Amy Crum explains the science behind today's most popular sleep supplements, including magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, 5-HTP, melatonin, vitamin D, iron, and herbal blends. You'll learn who may benefit from each opti ... Show More
11m 49s
Oct 2024
Post-Treatment Nutrition for Recovery from Breast cancer
Send us Fan Mail Can diet play a role in breast cancer recovery? Join us as we explore the foods, nutrients, and myths around post-treatment nutrition—plus, the truth about soy. Tune in for practical insights on supporting recovery through what you eat! Support the show
3m 17s
Apr 2024
2513: Eating To Recover by Eric Leija on The Pivotal Role of Nutrition in the Healing Process
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Episode 2513:
Eric Leija's insightful guide on "Eating To Recover" emphasizes the pivotal role of nutrition in the healing process ... Show More
11m 49s
Jan 2025
Prehabilitation before surgery, alcohol's impact on clinical care, and life after a cardiac arrest
<p>Exercise and a better diet, prior to surgery, can improve outcomes. Daniel McIsaac, a professor of anaesthesiology from the University of Ottowa and lead author of that research, joins us to talk about getting those results into practice.</p>
<p>Julia Sinclair, professor of ad ... Show More
40m 40s
Oct 2024
171. Nutritional Priorities During Rehab w/ Adrian Chavez
<p class="p1">Chris Hughen sat down with Adrian Chavez to discuss nutritional priorities when recovering from an injury or surgery. We dive into the main dietary recommendations during the rehab process, calorie and protein intake, addressing misconceptions and common mistakes, t ... Show More
57m 18s
Mar 2024
Under Pressure: Nutrition for Pressure Injuries
In this episode of "Dietitians Only," we delve deep into the critical role of nutrition in managing and healing pressure injuries. Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC reviews who’s at high risk for developing pressure injuries, staging, and how nutrition can help in prevention and heali ... Show More
28m 6s
Aug 2021
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 19
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we take a look at a wide variety of topics including a condition known as syncope (fainting), how to prevent ulcerative colitis, and how to avoid repeat visits eating unhealthy hospital food. This episode features audio from How to Prevent F ... Show More
19m 24s